One probably has to initiate a thread on Ewan MacColl at least once a year, or revive one of the older ones (which would be my preference). He was and is an important figure in the revival of traditional and traditional style folk music, and probably will continue to be for years to come. Some younger folks will be curious about the man himself. Some older folks make still be feeling the sting of being told what they should be singing and how they should be singing it.

I only encountered MacColl as a performer with his wife Peggy Seeger and found that a wonderful experience. I also mined many of his recordings, and his songbooks.

I haven't anything else of value to contribute to this thread.

Charley Noble